by marshal | May 8, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
There is never enough time! Time management gurus in our schedule-enslaved culture encourage me to implement models of discipline and efficiency. These time saving strategies help but rarely provide the contentment and joy for which I long. An older Hungarian...
by marshal | Apr 24, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he wasn’t around – the true confessions of my work experience on a farm! Presence, at times, makes a difference. Just as my...
by marshal | Mar 20, 2008 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
As a teenager, sitting on a tractor day in and day out, I learned to appreciate the difficulty of a planted seed maturing to harvested fruit. There were many challenges in the maturation process – from weather, to weeds, to me! (Once I drove off the path,...
by marshal | Sep 12, 2007 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
Visiting her basement gallery brought gasps of delight from my wife, Pamela. The pieces of collage art were a unique intersection of this woman's artistic talent and deep personal faith. Her art was surpassed only by her genuine humility. Gently deflecting...
by marshal | Jul 26, 2007 | Lessons Learned, Stewardship
"I assist people of means in wealth management" — certainly a noble profession. However, this breakfast conversation stirred my thoughts on "wealth management". Wise utilization of resources accrues much benefit. Wisdom in this area moves me...
by marshal | Jul 12, 2007 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Stewardship
One of my high school employers taught me that "Hard work can lead to great benefit"– whether loading bales of hay or hand picking bugs off his roses. He lauded persistence, patience and perseverance. Sweat was a good thing! However, in today's...
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